Substance use predictors of arrest and self-reported criminal behavior in the United States: The role of psychedelics and rarely used drugs

Key Points

• This research investigates how different substances, particularly psychedelics and PCP, relate to criminal behavior and arrests.
• Analyzed associations between substance use and self-reported criminal behavior.
• Included a focus on less commonly used drugs alongside psychedelics.
• Used a mixed-methods approach to capture a broad spectrum of behaviors.
• PCP use shows a strong link to violent criminal acts.
• Findings on psychedelics were mixed, highlighting a need for future studies.